Development Representative

Summary

JAARS, Inc. is seeking a Development Representative to support its Bible translation mission. The role builds and strengthens donor relationships, particularly with key donors, through calls, written communication, and personal visits while encouraging increased financial partnership and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with JAARS financial partners through regular personal contacts with an emphasis on major donors
• Call, write, and visit donors to express appreciation for their financial gifts
• Present opportunities to the donors for their involvement
• Maintain biographical and interest information to assist in developing relationships and to better match donors with project funding needs
• Stay up to date on solutions funding needs and the impact these projects will have on Bible translation

Skills

• A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth
• Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS
• Bachelor's degree or related experience that is applicable to the areas of fundraising, donation building, development, direct or indirect sales, marketing or promotion
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills that inspire engagement and connection, and that foster enduring trust with our donation partner community
• Ability to tell the Bible translation story to people across all multi-generational segments and multicultural communities
• Goal/outcome orientation…a bias for action, and a drive for closure
• Proficiency and confidence in using technology, systems, or applications
• Impassioned calling for Bible translation with the ability to promote this calling in a compelling experience
• Experience working in or for faith-based or nonprofit organizations
• Previous multicultural experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth
• Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS
• Bachelor's degree or related experience that is applicable to the areas of fundraising, donation building, development, direct or indirect sales, marketing or promotion
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills that inspire engagement and connection, and that foster enduring trust with our donation partner community
• Ability to tell the Bible translation story to people across all multi-generational segments and multicultural communities
• Goal/outcome orientation…a bias for action, and a drive for closure
• Proficiency and confidence in using technology, systems, or applications
• Impassioned calling for Bible translation with the ability to promote this calling in a compelling experience

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in or for faith-based or nonprofit organizations
• previous multicultural experience

Benefits

• Volunteer/Supported
• JAARS Waxhaw or Remote